This is the 168th most frequent Estonian word.
alates
"Alates" means "starting from" or "since" in English.
Here, 'alates' is used in the context of a time designation from which something commences.
Kursused toimuvad esmaspäevast alates.
The courses are held starting from Monday.
In this example, 'alates' denotes a minimum threshold or starting point of a range in value or amount.
Sooduspakkumine kehtib alates 50 eurost.
The discount offer is valid starting from 50 euros.
In this sentence, 'alates' indicates the starting point in time from which an action has been ongoing.